What are the advantages and disadvantages of using price skimming

Advantages of price skimming include: ability to recover costs quickly, creation of a premium brand image, and targeting of price-insensitive customers. Disadvantages include: potential to alienate customers due to high prices, risk of attracting competition, and it may not be sustainable in the long term.

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Another price strategy execs can use is price skimming, where a company charges the highest possible price as a product enters the market and gradually lowers it as it becomes obsolete. In this slide, the product's price, gross margin, units sold, and projected revenue are charted across four phases to track how each changes over time.

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What are common challenges in applying price skimming and how can they be overcome?

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Common challenges in applying price skimming include: high initial cost which may deter potential customers, risk of alienating customers when prices drop, and competition may enter the market with a lower-priced product. These challenges can be overcome by: ensuring the product has unique features that justify the high price, communicating the price drop strategy to customers upfront, and maintaining a strong brand and product quality to compete effectively.

Are there any case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of price skimming?

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Yes, there are numerous case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of price skimming. One notable example is Apple Inc., which often releases its new products at a high price. Over time, as the product becomes more common and new models are introduced, the price is gradually reduced. This strategy allows Apple to maximize its profits by capturing the consumer's willingness to pay more for the latest technology.

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